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Microbial Growth Curves in a Closed System

10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth / Microbial Growth Curves in a Closed System / Problem 3

What happens during the lag phase in a bacterial culture?

A

Bacteria grow and divide at a constant and maximum rate.

B

The number of deaths exceeds the number of new cells formed.

C

Bacteria are adjusting to the environment, preparing for growth but not yet multiplying.

D

The population declines due to the exhaustion of the nutrient supply.

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